Sweden travel advice
Sweden's way with light and water
Maya Rao from our supplier Aurora Retreat reveals the joy of Swedish light and rivers in her Swedish travel advice: “Five major rivers flow across Swedish Lapland from the mountains to the Gulf of Bothnia – and they're so pure you can simply dip your cup and drink. Watching a free-flowing river is like sitting in front of a fire and dreaming away your thoughts. Sitting by a campfire on the riverbank is twice as good!
Swedish Lapland is famous for the Northern Lights and Midnight Sun. But few people realize there is so much other beautiful light here in the winter months from November to February. The sun sits low or just beneath the horizon, and the colours of the sky reflect in the silent snowy landscape. It's hard to understand how breathtaking it can be until you experience it.”
Swedish Lapland is famous for the Northern Lights and Midnight Sun. But few people realize there is so much other beautiful light here in the winter months from November to February. The sun sits low or just beneath the horizon, and the colours of the sky reflect in the silent snowy landscape. It's hard to understand how breathtaking it can be until you experience it.”
Our Sweden Vacations
Sweden wildlife vacation, Ecolodge short break
Wildlife break at Sweden's most primitive hotel.
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£578
4 days
ex flights
Sweden activity vacation, Stockholm countryside
Multi-activity tour in Stockholm's picturesque countryside
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SKr 9360
7 days
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Sweden hiking vacation, self guided
Self-guided hiking through Stockholm's picturesque countryside
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SKr 10930
8 days
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Sweden self guided cycling vacation, Stockholm countryside
Self-guided cycling in Stockholm's picturesque countryside
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SKr 7595
6 days
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Sweden vacations, Wolves, Moose and Beavers
Wildlife vacation in Sweden with full focus on large mammals.
From
€1350
5 days
ex flights
Sweden kayaking and camping vacation
Kayaking and wild camping among thousands of islands, Sweden
From
€670
5 days
ex flights
Sweden biking vacation, Stockholm archipelago
Self-guided cycling in Stockholm's fantastic archipelago
From
SKr 8145
6 days
ex flights
Sweden vacations, self guided canoeing
Self-guided canoeing in Stockholm's picturesque countryside
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SKr 9595
7 days
ex flights
Sweden short break, Korsa Forest Camp
Disconnect and relax in Sweden's nature
From
€559
3 days
ex flights
Christmas markets tour to Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm's Christmas markets & delicious Christmas buffet
From
SKr 5050
4 days
ex flights
Stockholm hiking vacation
Hiking adventure with base in beautiful Stockholm city
From
SKr 5395 to SKr 6495
6 days
ex flights
Sweden kayaking and food short break
Swedish archipelago cuisine and culture by kayak
From
€980
4 days
ex flights
Winter vacation in Stockholm & the Baltics
Explore some of Europe's prettiest old towns
From
US $1649
8 days
ex flights
Scandinavia small group tour
Soak up a little Scandinavian minimalism
From
US $6940 to US $7360
21 days
ex flights
Lynx watching and Northern Lights in Swedish Lapland
Watching for Lynx & Northern Lights in Swedish Lapland
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£2053
7 days
ex flights
Northern Lights tour, Sweden, Finland & Norway
Visit Sweden, Finland and Norway in a handcrafted itinerary
From
£3295 to £3495
8 days
inc UK flights
Swedish Lapland activity week
Ice-fishing, a husky safari and a snow shoeing
From
US $3279
7 days
ex flights
Women only kayaking vacation in Sweden
All ladies kayaking journey full of know-how and inspiration
From
€860
5 days
ex flights
Short kayaking tour in Sweden
Self guided kayaking & wild camping in the Swedish Archipelago
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€590
4 days
ex flights
Swedish Lapland new year vacation, northern lights and activities
New Year activities & Northern Lights in Swedish Lapland
From
£665
4 days
ex flights
Arctic Circle activity vacation
Island Hopping in the Arctic Circle to Hike and Kayak
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NKr 19000
7 days
ex flights
Lapland adventure vacation, Northern Lights & Icehotel
A week of winter activities and arctic fun
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US $3449
7 days
ex flights
Stockholm archipelago walking vacation
Self-guided walking in the beautiful Stockholm archipelago
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SKr 8495
7 days
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Kayaking wildlife safari in the Swedish Archipelago
Seal and bird watching expedition by kayak
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€1005
5 days
ex flights
New year Northern Lights & wildlife vacation, Swedish Lapland
Celebrate New Year with us under the Northern Lights!
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£1999
6 days
ex flights
Kayaking in Sweden, foraging and food
Culinary Adventure in the Swedish Wilderness
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€1160
4 days
ex flights
Sweden cycling vacation self guided
Cycle through a landscape of countryside and culture
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SKr 11150
9 days
ex flights
Luxury cycling vacation in Sweden
Explore the beauty of the Swedish countryside
From
SKr 8690
4 days
ex flights
Sweden kayaking short break
Solo travelers! Explore the Swedish Archipelago by kayak.
From
€880
5 days
ex flights
Lapland Northern Lights and moose tracking short break
Moose, reindeer, dog sledding and Northern Lights!
From
€2200
6 days
ex flights
Island life
Carmen Hamdi from our supplier Nordic Trails sings the praises of an island kaleidoscope in her Swedish travel advice: “Archipelago life is important to Swedes. We give you the chance to island hop, while a visit to an authentic archipelago restaurant serving locally caught fish is a memorable and very Swedish experience. Village life offers a real contrast to a day out in the remote countryside. Trosa and Mariefred are both located right by the water with a wonderful boating and fishing culture.”
An expert touch
Marcus Eldh of supplier Wild Sweden explains how expert knowledge brings nature closer in his Swedish travel advice: “We focus entirely on wildlife tours to see animals like moose, beavers, wolves and bears - but also special interest tours like capercaillie, Black grouse and owls. We always go quietly – hiking, small boats with electric engine, canoeing, photo hides. We take people to the right place at the right time to spot wildlife in their natural habitat, in a good way with great respect for the animals.Also, you don't have to travel to the north of Sweden to spot wildlife and nice nature. For example, the best moose area is Bergslagen just 2 hours from Stockholm, where there is also good numbers of wolves and beavers. And the best bear areas are in Hälsingland 3 hours north of Stockholm.”
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Our top Sweden Vacation
Sweden self guided cycling vacation, Stockholm countryside
Self-guided cycling in Stockholm's picturesque countryside
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SKr 7595
6 days
ex flights
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Travel Team
If you'd like to chat about Sweden or need help finding a vacation to suit you we're very happy to help.
Sweden tips from our travelers
At Responsible Travel, we think the best people to advise our travelers are often... other travelers. They always return from our tours with packing tips, weather reports, ideas about what to do - and opinions about what not to.
We have selected some of the most useful Sweden travel tips that our guests have provided over the years to help you make the very most of your vacation - and the space inside your suitcase.
We have selected some of the most useful Sweden travel tips that our guests have provided over the years to help you make the very most of your vacation - and the space inside your suitcase.
Go to the local shops/church etc as everyone is very friendly, and you can sit and chat about life together.![]()
– Katherine Klinger
“Nature can't be forced, so enjoy the whole experience and don't rely on one thing to make it perfect - in our case the Northern Lights didn't want to play ball!”
- Bolette Brun
“Overnight train from Stockholm to Lapland is great alternative to flying: much more interesting and relaxing!” – Jonathan Marsh
“Take local currency in case you want to book extra trips or buy anything. In a small village there may not be a cash point.” – Judy Harrington
“We took our own silk underwear (t-shirts and long johns) and this was excellent underneath the traditional clothing for skiing supplied by the guide.” – Gilliane Sills
“Take contact lenses as your glasses freeze up! If going in winter take it slowly at first when going outside as the cold takes a bit of getting used to.” – Michael Clark
“Leave your laptop at home and relax completely into a way of life (that) will put many things we take for granted into perspective and re-affirm some core values of life.” – Catherine Passingham
“Overnight train from Stockholm to Lapland is great alternative to flying: much more interesting and relaxing!” – Jonathan Marsh
“Take local currency in case you want to book extra trips or buy anything. In a small village there may not be a cash point.” – Judy Harrington
“We took our own silk underwear (t-shirts and long johns) and this was excellent underneath the traditional clothing for skiing supplied by the guide.” – Gilliane Sills
“Take contact lenses as your glasses freeze up! If going in winter take it slowly at first when going outside as the cold takes a bit of getting used to.” – Michael Clark
“Leave your laptop at home and relax completely into a way of life (that) will put many things we take for granted into perspective and re-affirm some core values of life.” – Catherine Passingham
Take some small luxury foods with you as they are nice to add to the basics provided in the eco lodge.![]()
- Lesley Halliday
More about Sweden
The best time to visit Sweden is best explained using our temperature & rainfall chart as well as taking a peek at our month by month guide and our cultural pick from the Sweden calendar.
Pick through our Sweden travel guide and find out what we consider to be rated, underrated and downright overrated as well as a brief history of Sweden and how to travel like a local on your Sweden vacation.
Sweden covers an area twice the size of Britain, which means that if you’re looking to make the most of your time here our interactive Sweden map and highlights will provide a priceless introduction.
For the best things to do in Sweden you need to head out into the wilderness where the Northern Lights, Arctic predators and more than 2000 protected natural areas form just the tip of the iceberg.
The Saint Anna archipelago, wild and pristine, is the most renowned destination for sea kayaking in Sweden - a remote, almost uninhabited landscape, just made for adventurous discovery.
Sweden is one of Europe’s most underrated cycling destinations, but we’ll help you uncover its secrets with plenty of practical advice in terms of locations and things to do, from whizzing along forested bike tracks in Sörmland to leisurely pedals around the Stockholm Archipelago.
Watching as the aurora borealis streak across the night sky is one of those magical experiences that’ll stay with you for the rest of your life, so deciding when and where to watch them is key.
One of the most beautiful capital cities in Europe, Stockholm is bursting with elegant waterside buildings, excellent museums and cool cafes.
Explore the trails in Sweden where forests brim with birdlife and berries, curious cattle wander gentle rolling fields and island hopping is all part of the fun.
Just a couple of hours from Stockholm and you’re in forests inhabited by beavers, bears and enormous moose, while Lapland brings winter adventures where spotting reindeer, driving huskies and getting to know the Sámi culture are all on the cards.
Head to Sweden come wintertime and you’ll find picturesque snow-draped landscapes and plenty of ways to get around them: think cross country skiing, snowmobiling and dog sledding, with accommodation ranging from luxury treehouses to hotels built from ice.
From woodcrafts to wilderness walks and wolf-tracking, if you’re looking into exciting activities for families in Sweden then this page should give you no end of inspiration on how to keep the kids entertained.
Doing your research into Sweden responsible travel issues starts here with the low down on preserving Sami culture, defending human and animal rights, and protecting woodland areas.
Find all of our Sweden guides in one place, to particular places in Sweden such as Stockholm or Swedish Lapland, or for more detail about the different types of vacations we offer such as walking or cycling in Sweden.
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Photo credits: [Page banner: Mikael Sundberg] [Sweden's way with light and water: ctpress]
[Island life: Ferhat Deniz Fors]
[Health & Safety: Ryan Hagerty]
[Katherine Klinger Quote: Allie_Caulfield]
[Lesley Halliday Quote: Nicolas Raynaud]
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